The stock had appreciated by 15.7 per cent in the last four days. Volumes were also hectic in the counter. Over 42 lakh shares were traded during the day.

HCL Technologies too advanced 2.6 per cent to Rs 219.30.

Shaw Wallace jumped as much as 16 per cent on the back of media reports that South African Breweries Plc is acquiring a 26-per cent stake in the company. The stock rose to Rs 50, before shedding most of the gains to settle down at Rs 45.15.

State Trading Corporation rose by the maximum permissible 20 per cent for the third straight day after it resumed trading on Monday after a gap of over three months. Low floating stock and sharp rise in demand could have triggered the share price. The stock closed at Rs 97.20.

The two stocks have shed 9.65 per cent and 8.6 per cent respectively during the week in the wake of escalating tension across the border.

Hindustan Lever fell 3.8 per cent to Rs 188.95. ITC too swayed with the broad market trend, surrendering the gains made on Wednesday after it announced an18-per cent rise in net profits and a 135-per cent dividend.